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The 30th edition of the International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” (OGT 2025) has officially opened in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.
Participants of the forum listened to a welcome address by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
“I am confident that this year’s conference and exhibition — held for the 30th time at a high level — will play a significant role in fostering experience exchange between local experts and international partners, as well as in expanding broad cooperation in the future,” the President stated.
Held annually, the OGT forum serves as a platform to discuss priority directions in the development of Turkmenistan’s fuel and energy complex, ways to boost mutually beneficial partnerships, and the application of modern technologies and industry modernization.
A large-scale exhibition is being held alongside the conference, showcasing innovations, new technological solutions, and future energy projects.
Under the motto “Energy. Innovation. Development,” OGT 2025 has brought together over 1,400 delegates from 70 countries. The forum is enjoying wide international media coverage.
Official media partners include Euronews, BNE IntelliNews, Newsbase, Interfax, Energy Intelligence, and several leading media outlets from the Middle East.
A special promotional video by Euronews highlights: “From the heart of Eurasia, Turkmenistan opens its doors to global dialogue and investment.”
The leading national news platform Turkmenportal also presented its own exhibition booth, actively covering all stages of preparation and proceedings of OGT 2025.
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Eastern regions of Turkmenistan have reported a steady increase in agricultural production. In Lebap province, the cultivation of melon and gourd crops during the first eleven months of the year rose by nearly 10 percent compared to the same period last year. Farmers harvested approximately 183 thousand tons, exceeding previous results by more than 15 thousand tons.
Across Turkmenistan, other branches of agriculture also demonstrated growth. Egg production increased by over 6 percent, surpassing 250 million units. Fruit and berry yields rose by nearly 6 percent, approaching 50 thousand tons, while vegetable production expanded by almost 5 percent, exceeding 312 thousand tons. Meat output grew by more than 2 percent to reach 153 thousand tons. In addition, Lebap province in Turkmenistan recorded up to a 2.2 percent increase in the production of cotton fiber, potatoes, grapes, milk, and meat products.
Livestock farming in Turkmenistan showed positive trends as well. The number of camels grew by nearly 2 percent, cattle numbers increased by more than 1,300 heads, and poultry stocks expanded by over 5,500 birds.
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